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Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for refractory epilepsy in adults. This involves implanting an electrical stimulator in the brain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endovascular forearm arteriovenous fistula creation for haemodialysis access in adults. This involves using radiofrequency energy, or heat and pressure, to join an artery and vein in the forearm to create a fistula for haemodialysis access.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable subacromial spacer insertion for rotator cuff tears. This involves inserting a balloon-shaped device between the top of the shoulder blade and the upper arm bone to reduce pain and improve shoulder function.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 November 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on cryoablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves using a probe to freeze the heart tissue to scar it and interrupt the abnormal electrical signals.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 May 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty for fetal critical aortic stenosis. This involves placing a catheter into the baby’s heart, while the baby is still in the womb. The aim is to help the heart develop properly.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

9 May 2018

Question Further research on the safety of unilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for treatment-resistant essential...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

10 December 2018

This quality standard covers care for pregnant women who may be at risk of, or have symptoms and signs of, starting labour and giving birth early (preterm). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

2 August 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic mechanical tissue removal (hysteroscopic morcellation) for uterine fibroids in adults. This involves cutting the fibroids into small pieces to remove them.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 August 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous deep venous arterialisation for chronic limb-threatening ischaemia. This involves making a hole between a blocked artery and a vein, allowing the blood to flow into the leg beyond the blockage.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

18 October 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy in adults and children. This involves inserting a laser into the area of the brain causing seizures.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on low dose rate brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer. This involves placing small radioactive seeds into the prostate that give off low doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 July 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on intravesical microwave hyperthermia and chemotherapy for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in adults. This involves using microwaves to improve the effect of the chemotherapy given directly into the bladder.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 September 2018

This guideline covers assessing and managing cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract in people aged 16 or over. These are cancers of the airways of the head and neck, including the mouth, throat, larynx (voicebox) and sinuses. The guideline aims to reduce variation in practice and improve survival.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

6 June 2018

This guideline covers assessing and managing low back pain and sciatica in people aged 16 and over. It outlines physical, psychological, pharmacological and surgical treatments to help people manage their low back pain and sciatica in their daily life. The guideline aims to improve people’s quality of life by promoting the most effective forms of care for low back pain and sciatica.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

11 December 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on the geko device for reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 June 2014